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Sep 19, 2023 | csmonitor.com | Caleb Nelson |Terah Shelton Harris |Rachel Griffiths |Kate Myers

1. Small Worldsby Caleb Azumah NelsonHow does one claim one’s individuality in the midst of others’ expectations? Caleb Azumah Nelson’s novel focuses on Stephen, a London-born teen of Ghanaian immigrant parents, who walks away from a university education to pursue his love of music. Written in exquisite prose infused with lyricism, the book examines the unexpected repercussions of life decisions and explores such themes as faith, friendship, and authenticity. 2.

Jul 22, 2023 | journalgazette.net | Lauren Willig |Annie Lyons |Nicolas DiDomizio |Kate Myers

These works of friendship fiction are newly available through the Allen County Public Library. “Two Wars and a Wedding”by Lauren Willig As the Spanish- American War begins, archaeologist Betsy Hayes joins the Red Cross in search of her former best friend and follows Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders straight to the heart of the fighting, where dark memories of her last war resurface and her need to protect old and new friends intensifies.

Jul 20, 2023 | csmonitor.com | Caleb Nelson |Terah Shelton Harris |Rachel Griffiths |Kate Myers

Incisive stories – both fiction and not – about resilience, discovery, camaraderie, and forgiveness top our list of the 10 best books of July. Throughout this list, readers can find protagonists that grapple with life’s most powerful questions surrounding loss, healing, and the past.